Advice on SS Model 63

[ABNRGR]

I'm thinking of buying a S&W 63 SS which has minor scratches and shiny rubbed parts on the bottom of the muzzle. Should I try to polish this out (and with what) or send it back to S&W and at what cost? Thank you for helping me.

 

[murphydog]

Have a look at this recent thread on a similar topic:

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[s&wchad]

What's the barrel length?
How much are they asking??

Scratches can be removed with Scotch-Brite pads, but you need to do it correctly and follow the polishing grain. Stainless guns can also be cleaned up with Mothers Mag Polish, but it takes some elbow grease.

 

[twodog max]

If it were mine and I planned on using it a lot I would probably just leave it alone as it will just reacquire more use marks. Your revolver do whatever suits you. I figure sending it to S&W may produce sticker shock

 

[BillBond]

Looking at my new model 63 I have come to the conclusion that they don't know or care how to properly polish a SS gun anymore.

 

[413Maxwedge]

If it's brand new it should look and act brand new. Would you buy a new car with a dented bumper?

But, after buying and carrying your new and perfect revolver, then dings and rubs don't matter (to me) because they simply show signs of use. My newest (M&P 340) was picture perfect when I paid for it. Two weeks later it has minor rubs all over the muzzle from living in my vehicle's cup holder, along with change and spare ammo. Do you intend on a daily carry or a shelf queen?

Either way, it should look new when bought new. Any scars or scuffs should be part of YOUR story with the gun.

 

[413Maxwedge]

Looking at my new model 63 I have come to the conclusion that they don't know or care how to properly polish a SS gun anymore.

I'm new to S&W revolvers but I have to agree. I have bought three in the past month (640-3, 43C, M&P 340) and only the black aluminum ones (43C and M&P 340) are flawless. They look and perform beautifully.

The SS 640-03 has an incredibly tough trigger (even after 1000+ snap cap dry-fires) and looks like it was polished with 220grit paper. Plus it had the wrong barrel on it when delivered. I have sent it back to S&W for a free barrel repair and a ($) trigger job, but it won't be picture perfect. That's okay.

I wash my cars about once a year. I clean my $13k trap gun every 2000 shells or so. I think my wife is prettier without make-up.

As long as they work well I don't worry about the sparkle. They're tools. Pretty tools.

 

[ACORN]

There’s about a gazillion threads about redoing SS here. A gray Scotchbrite pad and some oil is all that’s needed.
As said follow the grain. Easy-peazy.

 

[ACORN]

If it's brand new it should look and act brand new. Would you buy a new car with a dented bumper?

But, after buying and carrying your new and perfect revolver, then dings and rubs don't matter (to me) because they simply show signs of use. My newest (M&P 340) was picture perfect when I paid for it. Two weeks later it has minor rubs all over the muzzle from living in my vehicle's cup holder, along with change and spare ammo. Do you intend on a daily carry or a shelf queen?

Either way, it should look new when bought new. Any scars or scuffs should be part of YOUR story with the gun.

I could be wrong, but I believe the OP is referring to a used revolver.

 

[ispcapt]

Polish it then put it away and never touch it again. Don't shoot it. Don't want to get it dirty, risk dropping it, scratching it again and repeating the process.
Or you could just not worry about it, buy a bunch of .22, shoot the heck out of it and enjoy it. It's a tool.